Colemans Hill is in Headington, Oxford and in Oxford district. OX3 8AR is located in the Quarry & Risinghurst electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Colemans Hill, Headington, Oxford, OX3 8AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX3 8AP, OX3 9HJ, OX3 9EL, OX3 9EJ, OX3 8JZ, OX3 8AZ, OX3 8LB, OX3 8BA, OX3 9ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around OX3 8AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.4% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.6% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.2% | 30.7% | -3.5% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.2% | 31.8% | 10.6% | 44.2% | -12.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 21.7% | 18.8% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| Widowed | 18.5% | 13% | -5.5% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.2% | 37.5% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -10.9% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 36.6% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 22.4% | 21.6% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 8.9% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 3.9% | -3.9% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.2% | 24.2% | -10.0% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 14.7% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 11.6% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 11.6% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 28.4% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 9.2% | 3.7% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 7.8% | 8.7% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 7.1% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 14.3% | 11.1% | 2.5% | 11.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 75.8% | 60.6% | -15.2% | 81.4% | -20.8% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 65.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 65.2% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 9.9% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 9.9% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 13.3% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 1.3% | -2.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.2% | 65.8% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 28.6% | 22.7% | 9.8% | 18.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 0.9% | -4.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.6% | 1.3% | -13.3% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.3% | 37.2% | -10.9% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 14.7% | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colemans Hill was 152.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.6% higher than the Barton & Sandhills average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colemans Hill has the 4th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Barton & Sandhills and the 88th highest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Colemans Hill, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2017-09-26 | £236,138 |
| 7 Colemans Hill, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2014-10-10 | £270,621 |
| 1 Colemans Hill, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2014-06-06 | £303,852 |
| 1 Colemans Hill, Oxford, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2005-11-23 | £314,258 |
| 25 Colemans Hill, Oxford, Oxfordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2005-09-16 | £199,731 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 561 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comper Foundation Stage School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 3,441 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Nursery School Littleworth Road , Wheatley OX33 1NN | 3out of 4 | 4,482 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 5,124 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayards Hill School Waynflete Road , Headington OX3 9NU | 2out of 4 | 452 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School London Road , Headington OX3 9ED | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill Primary School Margaret Road , Headington OX3 8NG | 4out of 4 | 959 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Park Primary School Barton Fields Road , OX3 9WN | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Farm Primary School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheney School Cheney Lane , Headington OX3 7QH | 3out of 4 | 2,077 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Spires Academy Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | 3out of 4 | 2,866 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | - not rated | 3,232 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Cricket Road , OX4 3DR | - not rated | 3,688 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 4,663 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 5,136 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavour Academy, Oxford Waynflete Road , Headington OX3 8DD | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington School Headington Road , OX3 7TD | - not rated | 1,768 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Rye St Antony Pullen's Lane , Oxford OX3 0BY | - not rated | 2,002 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford Brookes University Headington Campus , Gipsy Lane OX3 0BP | - not rated | 2,047 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxfordshire Hospital School C/O St Nicholas Primary , Raymund Road OX3 0PJ | 4out of 4 | 3,137 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| O Portugues Cafe | 5 The Roundway, Oxford | 186 yd | |
| McDonalds | 298 London Road, Headington | 310 yd | |
| Acropolis Greek Taverna | 146 London Road, Headington | 868 yd | |
| Asian Mama The Chinese Restaurant | 148A London Road, Headington | 868 yd | |
| Posh Fish | 150 London Road, Headington | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers | 17A Beaumont Road, Oxford | 370 yd | |
| Mason's Arms | Quarry School Place, Oxford | 479 yd | |
| Ampleforth Arms | 53 Collinwood Road, Oxford | 700 yd | |
| The Black Boy | The Black Boy Public House, 91 Old High Street | 955 yd | |
| Viking Club | 65 Old High Street, Oxford | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprinos Pizza | 6 The Roundway, Oxford | 186 yd | |
| Barton Chippy | 2 Underhill Circus, Oxford | 639 yd | |
| Kazan | 148 London Road, Headington | 868 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 126 London Road, Headington | 868 yd | |
| Reina Grill | 137A London Road, Headington | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 152 London Road, Headington | 868 yd | |
| Waitrose | 9 - 11 Old High Street, Oxford | 979 yd | |
| Iceland | 108-110 London Road, Headington | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barton Bradley Recreation Ground BARTON ROAD | grass pitches | 327 yd |
| Bayards Hill Primary School BAYSWATER ROAD | grass pitches | 365 yd |
| Barton Leisure Centre WAYNFLETE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 564 yd |
| Quarry Recreation Ground MARGARET ROAD | grass pitches | 611 yd |
| Bury Knowle Park CHESTNUT AVENUE | tennis courts | 762 yd |
| Windmill Primary School MARGARET ROAD | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Barton Recreation Ground (Closed) HENGROVE CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,005 yd |
| Grovelands Sports Ground Grovelands Road | grass pitches | 1,051 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 55.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 55.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 55.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 55.6% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.